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"Little Moe" Signature School
August 2008 Instructional Newsletter UPDATE
Issue #80A
"Give yourself a chance at Success"
Hello Everyone,
We just finished our last Oklahoma school of 2008 at our Academy here in Oklahoma City. We had a lot of fun and it is always interesting to see the different students at our schools.
This past school we had students ranging from beginners to advanced, those playing golf only a few times in their lives to those who have played for 50 years +.
We had students from as far as South Africa to as close as living at Coffee Creek (our home course) and everywhere in between.. ie. Kansas, Iowa, Texas, California....
The interesting point is how everyone showed great improvement and more importantly EVERYONE has a very good idea and path to get their game to the next level.
We would like to thank everyone who attended, and look forward to seeing everyone in the near future!!
Spreading the word
Help us share the word about Moe Norman with the golf world!
If you find something in this Etip particularly helpful, share it with your friends. Just click button below.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about Moe Norman's simple and effective swing!
The 4th Annual Moe Norman Memorial
For anyone interested - see what other's are saying about our annual Moe Norman Memorial:
http://fuzz2moe.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~8060.asp
FYI - Some of Moe's family will be at the event - as always, we are looking forward to sharing stories about Moe with everyone and his family.
When: September 27th & 28th, 2008
Where: Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL - GGA's Orlando home
Who: YOU!!
Cost: $459
It's hard to believe it's been 4 years since we said goodbye to Moe. And we are proud and honored to host the Moe Norman Memorial Outing in his honor. Now only 6 weeks away, the 4th Annual Moe Norman Memorial will continue the tradition of gathering to honor the legend, and the man who has allowed us all to become better ball strikers.
Whether this is your first time, or if you've been every year, don't wait to reserve your space. This event has become a great reunion each year of Moe Norman fans. Many friendship's have been forged at the "Moe", and we expect this year's event will be no different.
Now to the golf itself. We get many people each year who say they don't want to play because they feel like they aren't "good enough". Friends, this simply isn't the case. This outing is PRIMARILY about meeting fellow Moe golfers, making lasting friendships, and experiencing Moe Norman's legacy. We (GGA) look at it the Moe Memorial is more of an outing/gathering rather than a competitive tournament. This event each year only expands Moe's legacy, and you should be part of it.
Both days are a scramble type format - one day a "scramble" and the other a "shamble". You play on a team with other Moe single axis golfers - format is set up to have a lot of fun and meet other Moe single axis golfers. We have putting, most accurate drive, closest to the pin, and many other contests during the events. Again, all are set up to enhance everyone's enjoyment, but more importantly, to honor Moe and his legacy.
Following/preceding play each day, we will have lunch and hold ball striking and short game clinics for all participants.
To register for the memorial, simply visit our Moe Memorial Page on our website. If you have further questions, please email Scott Renfrow at scottr@swinglikemoe.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 'Moe'!
NEXT Webinar - August 28th, 7pm Central
"Give yourself a chance at Success"
NEW LIVE TRAINING WEBINAR
NOTE: The only time this webinar will be viewable is to see live on August 28th - it will be recorded and viewed permanently for members ONLY on KNOWMOE.COM after August 28th.
For more information about the Graves Golf Academy's Instructional site - please visit www.knowmoe.com
Knowmoe.com - Over 50 video practice tips covering GGA 7 Principles, new practice tips each week, Game tracking system related to 7 Principles, Live Webinars viewing anytime you want, Moe vs. Pros video analysis of recent PGA winners, much much more.... GGA's way to bring up to date instruction to you!! A very cheap way to get ingoing instruction to improve your game!!
'Give Yourself a Chance at Success'
To become a consistent golfer so you can play to your true potential you must have the right tools in your belt and the calluses on your hands from using them. Nobody finds success without work. But there is a difference between working blindly or using a blueprint for achieving the results you want.
Join us as we explore the mindset of practicing your game and making the most of the tools at your disposal. So that you can start giving your self a chance at becoming the best golfer you can be.
Date: August 28
Time: 8:00p - Eastern Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 - Mountain, 5:00 - Pacific....
Length: 1 hour
Where: LIVE ON YOUR COMPUTER
Number of Participants / "Seats" in the Webinar: Limited to the FIRST 500 who register
Topics to be Covered: (Scheduled): How to give yourself a chance at success by having the right mindset and using the best tools, VERY popular 1.5 drill discussed in the last webinar, and more. Plus, questions from participants, Live email questions/comments, and much more.
How to Sign Up:
1. Go to www.knowmoe.com and click the Live Training Webinars link.
2. Enter your name and email address to let us know you want to attend.
3. If you attended the last webinar then you will be directed to the signup page. If not then
follow the directions in step 4.
4. IMPORTANT: You will receive an email from us titled RESPONSE REQUIRED: Confirm
your request to attend GGA's Know Moe Seminar.
a. YOU MUST CLICK THE LINK ON THIS EMAIL TO CONFIRM YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS!
b. If you are one of the first 500 people, this link will take you to the registration page.
If you don't click this link you will NOT be registered for the event.
c. If the event is full. Clicking this link will let you know.
5. After going to the registration page. Enter all required information and submit. You will receive a second email from this email address: admin@knowmoe.com, confirming your registration and containing details about the event.
IMPORTANT: If you do not find any emails in your inbox, please check you junk mail folder.
IMPORTANT: Unfortunately the software used for viewing live video is Windows based only. So if you are using a Mac computer you will not be able to see any of the live video presentations. The only solution is if you are running the PC emulation software and can run Windows on your Mac.
If you have any questions regarding the Know Moe Live Training Seminar contact admin@knowmoe.com
Orlando in September
San Diego in October
For all those interested in attending a GGA school in 2008, we only have a couple left - but they do cover both coasts.
In a month, we will be back at our Academy in Orlando performing a 3 day school and 2 day alumni school - we have a couple spots left in each (September 24th - 26th and 29th - 30th)
In October (October 20th - 24th & 25th - 27th) we be making our annual West Coast trip. We will be in San Diego at Barona Golf Course for our annual west coast camp and school. We have 2 spots open in the camp and a couple in the 3 day school. Anyone interested - don't miss your chance to see us - the only time we get to the west coast each year.
For more information give us a call or email anytime - we discuss details and/or answer any questions you might have.
NEW GGA Grip - Testimonials...
Testimonials are starting to pour in about the new GGA Grip:
From: Omer D. <snak***@ntl.***.ca>
Date: Monday, August 25, 2008 8:03 AM
To: timkgraves@cox.net
Subject:
Hi Tim, I don't normally do this but I thought I would send some kudos to you folks regarding the grips. I put them on this Friday and was immediately impressed by their feel and the "idiot proof" markings. I went out to play Saturday and proceeded to shoot the best round of the year. I play to an 8 index and shot a 76. I followed this up on Sunday with a 75. I haven't been this low all year so I am giving credit to the grips....Great job.... Thanks, Omer D
Hal G:
These grips are awesome!!! I just spent a day at the driving range and worked through all my clubs. WOW is all I got to say. I never had to think or fidget about having the correct grip. Absolutely amazing. Hit all clubs really great. Got rid of most of the slice problem. I think I must have been open at address. I think that is what Brent was trying to show me at the school last April. With these grips no problem, correct club head alignment each time.
I can't wait to see how many at the Moe have the new grips.
To see other comments about the grips:
http://fuzz2moe.forumco.com/topic~TOPIC_ID~8022.asp
New GGA Grip - First Batch is going FAST!!!
The Graves Golf Academy is proud to announce the release our new grip - a grip that is USGA conformed, can be used on all clubs and has markings so you will be able to put your hands on your clubs exactly like Moe gripped his own clubs.
You can see the grip, installation instructions, grip fitting chart and much more at: http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?&pr=GGA_Grips
How did this grip come to fruition?
About 4 years ago, Todd (Graves) put a plan in motion;
First part of the plan: Develop a grip training club so everyone (whether they are with us in person or 1,000 miles away can put their hands on the club correctly and feel "Moe's Feeling of Greatness" everything he/she grips the club. He produced the grip, and it has been BY FAR our "best selling and most popular" training product of the GGA - if you don't have one yet - just ask the 1,000s that have it.... ask them what it has done for their game. Imagine - every time you go to the range, pulling out the grip training club, hitting shots with "perfect" hands on the club. You can see more on our Training Grip and Club of our website (short video about the grip/club).
Second part of the plan: Produce a video teaching everyone how to hold the grip training club and how to grip the club "just like Moe" so everyone can then work on other fundamentals (i.e. the stance, set up, take away, leverage positions, etc..) to swing like Moe rather then always "fighting" their grip. This was done and with every training grip club order - the training video/DVD is included.
Third part of the plan: Produce a grip that can be used on the students clubs, is USGA conformed and is a "good looking and good feeling" grip that has the same markings as the GGA grip training club (without the molding). So, now EVERY student can train with the GGA Training Grip Club and then match the same markings on their clubs (with the GGA grips) and grip their own clubs just like Moe - perfect EVERY time.
The third part of the plan was completed early this year, the grips have arrived - they are AWESOME. They are already on our clubs, many of our demo clubs, and hopefully all our students clubs soon.
Fourth part of plan: A video on our website (free) - how to install the grips and tips to using the grips. (Will be out VERY soon..).
To see more about the GGA Transitional Grip, click HERE or on the image below to visit the web page dedicated to the grips. By the way, in ONE grip, both right AND left handed golfers (yes lefty friends, you read that correctly) can now feel Moe Norman's grip.
As you see in the picture, the markings are similar to those on the GGA Training Grip Club - shows where the lead hand "pad" should be, where the thumb of the lead hand should sit, where the trail hand pinching should occur, the positioning of the trail hand, etc.. This grip works for overlapping, 10 finger and interlocking grips as our training grip club was set up to accommodate.
Finally - hopefully by now, everyone reading our etips knows the importance of a good hold/grip on the club. Without a good hold/grip on the club, you will be building continual compensations to make up for your grip - and I guarantee this will create poor/inconsistent golf.
We are hoping by creating these new grip "tools" they will aid everyone and help short cut the process of developing their swing to Swing Like Moe!!!!
COST OF THE GRIPS:
$8.95 per grip
$99 for 14 grips (grip your entire set (except putter). Also gives you 1 extra grip to experiment with grip sizing for your personalized grip size.
SPECIAL (Ends Aug. 31st):
If you have ordered a club(s) (any club through the GGA from Adams, Titleist, Callaway, Cobra or any other major manufacturer) in 2008, you can receive a grip for that club at cost of shipping & handling only.
In other words, if you ordered for example an Adams driver last month through the GGA, you can receive a GGA grip for cost of shipping.
AND / OR - if you would like an entire set (14), you can receive for 1/2 price - $44.95
So. here's the deal - if you have supported us with purchasing clubs through the GGA in 2008 - we thought we'd return the favor.
How to order
NOW - IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE 1 or 100 of the first batch of our new grips - YOU NEED TO GET YOUR ORDER IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
If you have NOT purchased clubs through GGA in 2008 and are ready to purchase grips - CLICK HERE to place your order.
If you HAVE purchased clubs through GGA and want to take advantage of the special offer available to you, please email Tim Graves or Scott Renfrow.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions, please feel free to email anytime
Give yourself a chance at Success
-GGA Upcoming Webinar #3
by Todd Graves
Recently, one of our alumni asked a few questions. I thought the dialogue was useful.
Question: How do you set higher goals and what is the process of getting to those goals. And what should be reasonable expectations of your-self in the game?
You truly must be completely accepting of exactly how things are at this moment. If you want to improve your golf game then do it because you enjoy the process.
Enjoying the process is the most important part because it allows you to enjoy each moment that you have, no matter what happens. You must stop judging yourself and the moments.
This does not mean to not set goals and try to be better. What it means is that it is the path and all of the things that occur along that path that allow our moments to be full.
Let me give you an example.
When you began to play golf, like most people, I am sure you were dreadful. You most likely decided to get better. You might also have even thought about being a single-digit handicapper and maybe even scoring and even par round or breaking par.
You most likely have improved and maybe even achieved some of these goals. Now think about the path you took. Would you do it again?
The answer is most likely yes.
The reason is that it was the process and the incremental improvements that got you to this point. Hard work and personal achievement can't be taken away from you because you now "Own" it. You can't own it without hard work and that goes with everything in life.
This is the problem I see with youth, and maybe all older generations have complained about this phenomenon that many people want things before they work for them. We see successful people when they are successful but we don't see all of the hard work behind the scenes. Unwilling to do what is behind the scenes, this culture has the "Give it to me now" attitude.
The problem is that when they get things without working for them, they lack the most important thing; the personal ownership of it. Therefore they don't appreciate it and take it for granted. Nothing at this level has value. Everything is empty and these types of people continually search for more meaning in things going from one thing to the next.
Working hard is important. Standing at the range and developing yourself and learning is critical to the process. As a matter of fact, I have never seen anyone really develop without it.
Question: How do you give yourself the proper time to train and apply your the skills attained to succeed, and balance expectations with the very hard reality that golf is not easy?
How much time would you give your child when he is learning to walk? The answer is that this question is a question of life. Nothing worth achieving is easy. Therefore, accepting every challenge, working through problems and adversity must be welcomed. Children welcome it without resistance as does nature you watch a seed push its flower from the soil.
We are human and most of us have expectations where we judge ourselves. You must first realize that expectations come from you and are controlled by you.
To personally handle this in my life I stopped judging outcomes. Doing my best became my only requirement. This meant that I had a way to prepare myself for tournaments and then when I played the tournament, I made sure I did my best. No matter what results I produced, I always walked away knowing that I did my best.
On one occasion, while going through some personal issues, I couldn't get my mind focused. I did not want to be playing so I walked off of the golf course. If I can't do my best then there is no reason to do it.
If you control expectations then the only thing you have to do is to do your best. There is nothing else to do except decide what doing your best means.
This is the answer to improvement. It is about processes and working on fundamentals. This is how you do your best.
Remember, improving is easy if it is about progress not perfection.
A Visualization Process
Here is a visualization process I use when I set my mind on achieving something. If you haven't ever visualized or used your imagination, give this process a try.
Create a picture in your mind of how you want yourself to be. (I suggest that you focus on yourself and not an object). For example if you want to master Moe Norman's golf swing then visualize yourself swinging exactly like Moe. Maybe even visualize yourself standing in Moe's body, holding the golf club and looking down at the golf ball. By doing this, you are seeing a different you in a different situation which allows you to create the feeling of you like Moe. This is what I call a "higher picture".
This "higher" picture of your-self is the ideal, perfect picture. When you look at this picture, let me ask you a question. What would life be like if you achieved this picture?" How would you feel?
Having asked these questions, you notice that this picture is the reason that we continue to want more, strive for better continue to see a better picture of ourselves and future.
If we accept our situation and keep our ideal picture in our minds, we can move forward, deal with the obstacles and reach our goals. The key to all of this process is a willingness to do the work and put the effort, which is a topic for another conversation.
Good Luck,
Remember - Always Practice with a Purpose
GGA Event Schedule
Please don't hesitate to give us a call or email if interested in attending any of these events... all schools/camps have sold out so far this year - these probably will too.... great thing for us, not so great for those who wait until the last minute to sign up.
2008
Sept. 24-26, 2008 - 3 day school - GGA Academy @ Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL (2 spots open)
Sept. 27 & 28, 2008 - 4th Annual Moe Norman Memorial @ Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL
Sept. 29 & 30, 2008 - 2 day Alumni school - GGA Academy @ Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL (2 spots open)
Oct. 20-24, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - Barona Creek Golf Club - San Diego, CA - (Open) - Addtional hotels added, click HERE.
Oct. 25-27, 2008 - 3 day school - Barona Creek Golf Club - San Diego, CA - (Open) - Additonal hotels added, click HERE.
Nov. 7-9, 2008 - 3 day school - GGA Academy @ Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL- (Open)
Nov. 10-14, 2008 - Build Your Game Camp - GGA Academy @ Eagle Creek Golf Club - Orlando, FL- (Open)
Others TBA
Please visit our website at www.swinglikemoe.com for updated events and more information.
Online Registration available.
If you would like more information about the schools agenda, etc.. or would like more information about a particular area, please feel free to call or email anytime: TimKGraves@aol.com or 866-377-2316 within US, 405-823-9693 (outside US). We have brochures we can send and/or email.
Moeisms - the wit and wisdom of Moe Norman
"I play into my legs"
Please feel free to comment on this or email any of your favorite "Moeism's" to us if you'd like to share with others....
GGA Club Specials - Cobra LD Drivers, New Callaway Drivers Special Pricing - FT-i & FT-5 & New Adams Hybrid A3 and A3OS Special
Cobra LD Driver - Just RELEASED special: $199 per driver - graphite fit to specs.
Ladies, Seniors, Regular, Stiff, all flexes, all lofts, M, F, and X Speed - now $199.
(While supplies Last!!!)
We were recently notified of Callaway's new Driver Special. All Callaway FT-5 and FT-i Drivers have been significantly reduced:
Callaway Fusion FT-5 Driver: $279 (was $429)
Callaway FT-i Driver: $379 (was $499)
These prices are available ONLY through the Graves Golf Academy through August or while supplies last!
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Just released Special Pricing from Adams
Adams A3 and A3 OS Hybrids - $99 each (over $40 savings)
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Adams is still running their special on their new drivers. But here is the "kicker" - I can guarantee they won't last much longer. We have literally sold 100s of these drivers, and that is only one vendor - with this great driver and everyone selling for the reduced price - they will run out soon!!!
The ADAMS INSIGHT XTD A3 and A3 OS are now $169.
A savings of $130+. (Don't wait if considering this driver - I can guarantee supplies will run out soon.... this special is "blowing" these drivers off the shelf....haven't seen a special this good in a long time..)
You can see them at: http://www.adamsgolf.com/drivers.htm
Both are top drivers in the market and are very popular.
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To save space, we have made a slight change in the Club Special section of the newsletter. Below you will find a link to a page that will list all club specials with better pictures, more information, and full pricing for our Club specials.
See all club specials by clicking the link below:
http://swinglikemoe.com/index.php?pr=GGA_Club_Specials&nosessionkill=1
OR
GGA Club specials
Call the GGA at (866)377-2316 or email timg@swinglikemoe.com for all your club questions, club needs, etc. Let the experts help you!
GGA Instruction Materials
This is where EVERYONE should start to learn Moe's Single Axis Swing - a MUST HAVE!!!!
GGA Total Game Overview Instructional DVD 10 minute Freeview.
See our latest and newest release - TROUBLES AND SOLUTIONS - great reviews (visit our chatroom to read them)
GGA "FEELING OF GREATNESS" GRIP TRAINING CLUB: $129.95
GGA / TGGS INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES:
Please see:http://swinglikemoe.com/shopping/pgm-more_information.php?id=7&=SID
"Little Moe's" Swing for Life $24.95
GGA Short Game: $19.95
Course Management/ "How to Practice": $19.95
Get all three on VHS: $64.95
All three on DVD: $64.95
Volume #1 - #6 - 7 Principles of Golf Improvement - $64.95 each
Entire Series: $299 - ***Special, FREE DVD with purchase of full set***
Mind of Moe Norman DVD - featuring NBA coach Rick Carlisle w/ Todd Graves - $49.95
Leverage bag: $35.95
GGA Putting Training System - $54.95
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* A small shipping charge will be added to all orders.
If you are interested in any of the above specials, please call us at 866-377-2316 within US or 405-823-9693 outside US, or email Tim Graves at TIMKGRAVES@AOL.COM or TIMG@SWINGLIKEMOE.COM
We wish everyone continued success with their golf games, and hope to see everyone very soon.
Tim Graves, PGA, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor
Todd Graves, Graves Golf Academy Owner/Instructor
Scott Renfrow, GGA Director of Customer Relations
Dave Predzin, PGA(a), USGTF, GGA Master Instructor
Clay Farnsworth, PGA, GGA Instructor
Mick Benson, GGA Instructor
Shannon Kniesler, LPGA, GGA Instructor
Ben Stanborough, PGA (European), GGA Instructor
Clayton Zwicker, GGA Apprentice
Graves Golf Academy
www.swinglikemoe.com - GGA Website
866-377-2316
405-823-9693 (Outside US)
timg@swinglikemoe.com
timkgraves@aol.com
www.moenormanforum.com - GGA Chat Forum
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bobperry22
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Posted - 08/30/2008 : 09:12:30
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"I Play into my legs".
I have heard this a million times, but finally this week I am getting the true feeling of what this means. I have been really struggling with my swing the last few weeks. I was getting "better" at the start of the season, but "suddenly" I lost it a few weeks ago. We had our CT outing last week (NEOSAMS)and I did not play well. I had a couple of "good" holes (birdies) but then I would follow it with a triple. I did not know where the ball was going to go.
I reviewed several of the video clips on the Knowmoe sight, along with the 1.5 drill. I noticed Todd flexing that front leg and talking about how it takes pressure off the back. I tried to incorporate the move into my PVC drill all week. Yesterday was my first attempt at hitting balls after working on the move in the living room and back yard all week.
The focus of the practice was to be sure I had a good set up with each shot. I built a hitting station to check alignment and worked on the "check points" that Tim had showed us in CT this past May. I really got my legs set and spent the first 20 min hitting "1/2" shots feeling the front "flexed" knee and hitting into that feeling.
After working that, I went to hitting "full" wedge shots at targets. I really felt like I was making good contact - steady base and I was able to release my hands at the target and maintain good balance. I worked my way through the bag.
When I got to my longer clubs, hybrid and fairway woods, I worked on the same principle, trying to maintain a good rythum. Results - some of the best shots I have hit in a long time.
The trasition to the driver was the same. As I felt more "confident" with the set up and how it felt to really hit into my legs, I "increased" my swing speed. After a while I felt like I was swinging as "hard" as I would want to, yet my balance was good and the ball flight was great, straight - to slight draw with good launch angle and at my target.
Bottom line - the swing really starts from the ground up - get a good foundation and the rest will follow. There have been some questions about increasing club speed and gaining distance, I say start with your "legs" and see how that helps. |
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edmp
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Posted - 08/30/2008 : 10:06:43
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Bob,
Seems like we are thinking alike lately,my experience to the letter.I am actually starting my backswing with my lead leg,hard to explain but it's working for me.Haven't tested this on the course yet,but will today or tomorrow.Lets keep our progress posted, I am excited so far!
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August Etip Update - Give Yourself a Chance
